Explanation
L.I. To write an explanation with a growing understanding of the deeper features & surface features appropriate to genre **Explanation - Content/Ideas
S.C. I have used diagrams/images to support my explanation. I can hear and see that all of my information relates to explaining how the heart works.
Features of an Explanation
The Heart and Cardiovascular System
How does the Heart and Cardiovascular System Work?
Identify Purpose/Audience
Purpose is to explain how the cardiovascular system works
Audience, people wanting to find out information
about the cardiovascular system e.g student doing research
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Statement or Question to be explained
How does the Heart & Cardiovascular System Work.
Explanation arranged in sequence of steps
Heart = Muscle
2 pumps atrium & ventricle
Brain sends a signal
Right ventricle = fresh blood to veins & arteries
Left ventricle = old blood, back to lungs for new oxygen
Heart pumps automatically
Heart rate increases with exercise or nervousness
Time Connectives
First, Secondly, Then, Next, After that,
Timeless present tense/Passive Voice
e.g. The heart pumps.. , Blood flows from .. ,
The brain sends..,
Exact details
e.g. When exercising a persons heart rate increases ..
L.I. To write an explanation with a growing understanding of the deeper features & surface features appropriate to genre
**Explanation - Content/Ideas
S.C. I have used diagrams/images to support my explanation. I can hear and see that all of my information relates to explaining how the heart works.
How does the Heart and Cardiovascular System Work?
Purpose is to explain how the cardiovascular system works
Audience, people wanting to find out information
about the cardiovascular system e.g student doing research
<Heading**
Time Connectives
First, Secondly, Then, Next, After that,
Timeless present tense/Passive Voice
e.g. The heart pumps.. , Blood flows from .. ,
The brain sends..,
Exact details
e.g. When exercising a persons heart rate increases ..
Technical Terms
Circulatory system, heart, ventricles, atrium, brain, blood, etc